Description
This easy Steakhouse Potato Salad offers a delicious twist on a classic side dish with creamy plant-based mayo, crispy smoked turkey bacon, and a tangy apple cider vinegar dressing. Perfect for family dinners or cookouts, it combines savory, creamy, and fresh flavors for a satisfying and versatile salad everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 1.5 pounds baby potatoes (mixed waxy varieties)
Smoked Turkey Bacon
- 6 slices smoked turkey bacon
Dressing
- 1/2 cup plant-based mayo
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (natural)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Vegetables & Herbs
- 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the Potatoes: Thoroughly wash the baby potatoes. Place them whole in a pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Simmer until tender but still firm, about 15-20 minutes depending on size. Drain and let cool slightly before handling.
- Prepare the Smoked Turkey Bacon: While potatoes cook, slice the smoked turkey bacon into bite-sized pieces. Fry them over medium heat in a nonstick pan until crisp and golden. Set aside on a paper towel to drain excess fat.
- Chop the Veggies: Dice the celery and red onion finely to blend smoothly through the salad. Chop fresh parsley so it’s ready to sprinkle in later.
- Make the Dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together plant-based mayo, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard (natural), salt, and pepper until fully combined. The result should be creamy with a gentle tang.
- Assemble the Salad: Cut cooled potatoes into halves or quarters depending on size. Gently fold the potatoes, turkey bacon, diced celery, onion, and parsley into the dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Chill for at least 30 minutes to let flavors mingle.
Notes
- Do not overcook the potatoes; they should be tender but hold their shape firmly.
- Let the salad rest in the fridge to enhance flavor melding and texture balance.
- Use fresh herbs to add brightness and freshness.
- Add apple cider vinegar gradually to suit your tang preference.
- Cook bacon crisp to add an irresistible crunch and smoky aroma.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Boiling, Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: steakhouse potato salad, plant-based mayo salad, smoked turkey bacon salad, tangy potato salad, easy side dish